Ada, OH
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 73% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,899 | 2,735 | 608 | 70% |
| 2020 | 4,221 | 2,752 | 579 | 65% |
| 2021 | 5,205 | 3,586 | 738 | 69% |
| 2022 | 6,625 | 3,602 | 666 | 54% |
| 2023 | 4,537 | 3,328 | 587 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,727 of 2,346 women and 1,601 of 2,191 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ohio Northern University has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,328 of 4,537 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,537 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 587 enrolled.
No. Ohio Northern University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 73% — it has become less selective.